I like the direction this game is going in letting you play Superstar mode online against other people...however I wont buy a MAdden again until you can play superstar with people on your same team online.

I haven't purchased a Madden game since 2008. Other things in life got in the way, but my PS3 is sitting in it's box just gathering dust and I feel obligated to use it. I need to purchase a new TV first though. My old one is a tube and is just terrible. I've paid close attention to the game this year, and although a lot of people bag on it being the same product every year, I like what they've done with the new "franchise" mode. At least what I've heard, and since it's been a while I think I might take a chance and buy this one...assuming I get the chance.

I like the direction this game is going in letting you play Superstar mode online against other people...however I wont buy a MAdden again until you can play superstar with people on your same team online.

The full list of QB ratings should be out today - I am getting a little more excited about the whole infinity engine and updated physics of the game. I am a little bummed that offline franchise is being replaced by the connected career mode - I like playing Madden offline and NCAA online. Last year I thought the roster expansion was great. The only real negative for me is the lack of an option to edit players (i.e change RE to LE/OLB to DE etc.) The Madden update rosters are not always the most accurate.

I will post the QB ratings when they are released. I hate how ESPN basically took over the whole rating release.

They took out pretty much everything I enjoyed this year...but connected careers is atleast a step in getting progress to the madden franchise.

No fantasy drafts....no importing draft classes....no multiple team franchises. Not sure I'm buying the RPG part of it having an big impact but we'll see.

Wait.....WHAT?!?! This connected careers thing officially sucks. I always run 1 franchise as the Giants, one as a fantasy team and maybe a superstar mode(I never play online, too many annoying 12 year olds). I always loved importing draft classes too so I could continue a franchise at least a few years, but nope, not any more.